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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08
Pulse, Temperature and Respiration Show
Considerable Irregularity, Indicating Con-
slant. Steady Failure Of Heart Power.
Condition of the Patient Worse than at
Any Time Since Friday Morning.
Members of the Family Grouped About the
Dying Mans Bedside Fearfully Waiting
the Close Of Great and Useful Life.
LATEST FROM THE s1cK-RooM.
The Family Grouped About the Bedside Wait
ing the Closing Scene.

The Family Grouped About the Bedside Wait
ing the Closing Scene.
BROOKLYN, March THE following was is
sued by DR.. Searle at the time Indicated:
''8P M.-This day in the history of Mr. Beech
ers sickness has been marked by frequent fiuctna-
tions within narrow limits. The rate of neither
pulse. temrerament nor respiration has long
creased IN rapidity. once rising to la. and now
marking 10. The rate of respiration is now
40. The temperature has varied between 101
and its present point-99l. In general it may
be said that his condition is worse than at any
previous time. The character of the pulse has
changed. and is now dicrotic. tumultuous indi-
eating failure of heart power. The respirations
have increased in frequency, and are more i'm
peced by greater accumuatiops of mu-
Gus trechea than yesterday; though not to
so great a degree AS on Saturday forenoon.
The temperature, taken every two hours, has
not been the same on any two successive occa-
slons. 1t is impossible to conclude with any ap-
proach to certainty whether death win come by
asphyxia from failure of the respiratory centers,
or from paralysis of the heart, or
both; or, as before stated, from recurrence
of hemorrhage. 1t is, therefore, obviously i'm
possible to indicate the probable line of termina-
ton OF the disease. tis. however, the opinion
of the physician that the limit will not be
reached tonight. 1t is unnecessary to add that
Mr. Beecher is entirely unconscious. and suffers
pain. Doubtless his condition is that Of one
in troubled dream. W. S. SEARLE NJ. D.
At 10 o'clock the following was issued:
Mr.. Beecher is slowly failing, but we do not
think he will die tonight
Nv. S. SEARLE NJ. d..
At 10 o'clock the house was closed for the
night
MlDNIGHT.--A message just received from
Brooklyn says that very decided change fo-
the worse has taken place in the condition of Mr..
Beecher, and that the members of his family are
now gathered about his bedside.
A. M-Mr. Beecher is sinking slowly but
visibly. The members of the family are around
his bedside. fearing that the end is near, though
it is possible he may survive for several hours.
3A Mo reports of Mr. Beecher's condition
have baen received since the statement made al
midnight. Everything seems to be quiet at his
house.
NEARING TIE END.
BROOKLYN, March s, 4:30 A. M.-Since o'clock
Mr.. Beecher has failed quite rapidly. His pulse
is 120 temperature uniform at about 100 anj
respiration between so and 60 to the minute
There is much rafting of mucus in tho throat
and ths end appears to be approaching.
". S. SEARLE, VI. D.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08
The Price of Nails.

PrrTsBuRe. March THE Western Nail As
sociation will meet at Chicago on Wednesday,
and will probably advance che card rate from
50 20. the present rate. TO So so or 81 IS. The
spripc trade has opened briskly, and the price is
expecteG to go above So before the summer ends
If the card is advanced 10 or above 81 10, naiiers
wages will advance two cents.
The Eastern Nail Association meets of Phila-
de,nbia on Thursday and will probably advance
the .ard rate from 81 &C TO 81 90. The present
Eastern rate. 81 40. is equivalent to - 10 IN the
W.. - .hat II is five cents below the West
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08
WHEN INDICATIONS.
TuEsDAi-Fair weather, followed by
iight rains; warmer southerly winds.
TWINKLE, TWINKLEl "

We recognize our relationship with the
Ethiopian and the Hottentot. We are reluct-
ant to admit any kinship between us and the
stars. But science has pointed out to us the
TACT that the strain of consanguinity which
binds the sun to the father and the sister to
the brother differs in degree alone from that
which joins all of these to Betelguesse, Pro-
eyon and the myriads of suns whose blended
light man has termed the Milky Way.
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
How wonder what you are
Not so much wonder about it now. Quite
MS much that you should wear that old winter
underelothing, when we have such complete
lines in medium weight Merino, All Wool and
heavy Balbriggan, which is exactly what you
need this weather.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08
German Patience Has Limits.

BERLIN, March THE Kolnische Zeitune
warns Russia that even German patience
toward neighoors has limits, and says: ''If
Russia compels Germany to take account OF a
Franco Russian agreement let her beware lest
she may herself have to consider hostile Ger
many The kreuz Zeitung says Letters
from st. Petersburg state that the general
hatred OF Germany and the popularity of France
Russia"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08
p,.,n... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

~, "a shna dealers. have assigned. Iiabili
ties $50 600; assets unknown. The failure is
aY,r;hu,sa 10 losses in the Sodthern trade.
HALIFAX. N. s.. March The suspension IS
announced of b. A. Smith, wholesale and retail
dealer in dry goods. Liabilities, 5oooV the
assets exceed that amount
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08
WARM POLITICS IN ENGLAND.

The Cloture To he Voted On To-Day-Sensa-
sational Charges of the London "Times."
LONDON, March IA Conservative whip has
been issued, summoning members of the House
of Commons to be in readiness 10 support the
government at the finish OF the debate on coture
tomorrow.
Tho Parnelitos AMI Radicals are concerning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN,
Indications.

InuICutlOOS.
WASHINGTON, March g. IAN.
For Indiana and Illinois-Fair weather. fol
lowed by light rains; warmer, southerly winds
For West Virginia-Fair weather, becoming
warmer; variable winds, shifting to south
erly.
For Wisconsin and Michigan-Fsr weather.
followed by local rains; warmer variable winds,
shifting to southerly.
For Ohio-Fair weather, becoming warmer
winds generally southerly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08

Srop coughing at once by the Immediate use
OF Or. Bulls Cough Syrup; % cents a bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08
Tha NIilwnnkee Printers

MlLwAugEE, Wis., March THE prcsamcn
who joiaed the printers strike on Friday last re-
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Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, March z.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-08
THE MODELS
FINE TAILOR MADE
SPRING OTERCOA7S

Should be examined by every
gentleman in the city. A full
line of nobby Scotch Cheviots,
many of them lined throughout
with silk; elegant Serges. Worst
eds, Corkscrews ard kerseys.
They are equal in every respect
to the finest made to order gar
ments at nearly double the price.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12
A Worm that Eats Steel Rails.

The existence has just been discovered
of detestable microbe which feeds
upon iron with as much gluttony AS the
phylloxera upon the vine. Some time
ago the greatest CONSERVATION existed
among the engineers employed on the
railway at Hagen by the accidents occur
ring at the same place, proving that
some terrible defect must exist either In
the material or construction OF the rails.
The German government directed an
inquiry to be made and n commission OF
surveillance to be formed for the purpose
of maintaining constant watch at the
spot where the accidents-one OF them
attended with loss Of life-had occurred.
1t was not, however, until after SIX
months had elapsed that the surface of
the rails appeared to be corroded, us II
by acid, to the extent Of 100 yards.
The rail was taken up and broken, and
it was perceived that 1t was literally
followed out by thin gray worm, to
which the qualification Of "railoverous'
was assigned, and by which name 1t is
to be classed ia natural history. The
worm is said to be two centimetres In
length and of the size Of the prong OF
silver fork In circumference. IL Is OF a
light gray color and on the head carries
two little glands filled with corrosive
secretion, which is elected every ten
minutes upon the iron. This liquid
renders the iron soft and spongy, and of
the color Of rust, and 1t is then greedily
devoured by the insect. There is no
exaggeratiou, says the official report OF
the commission, sin the assertion that
this creature, for its size, is one Of tho
most voracious kind, for 1t has devour-
ed thirty-six kilogrammes Of rail In
fortnight. ."-CologRe Gazette.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12
NEW GOODS,
NeWGOOdS

The undersigned has returned from
the city and finished opening a thor
ough and complete line of goods, viz:
Dry Goods, Notions, Straw Goods,
fine Boots, fine and coarse Shoes, to
suit all ages, nice line of Mating,
good Rag Carpet at special bargain,
summer stock of Ready-made Cloth
ing. cane and wood seat Rocking
Chairs; Bedsteads, Cots, Tables,
Safes, &C., Queensware, Stoneware,
Hardware, Woodenware, Tinware,
Groceries, Confections, Drugs, Patent
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Essences.
Soaps, Tobacco, Cigars, &C., &c.-all
of which have been bought at the
lowest cash price and will sell at clos
est living profit. Country Produce
taken in exchange at full market
price, also old iron and bones. Wool
bought for cash at highest market
price. An examination of goods and
prices solicited.
Respectfully,
J. s. MELVIN.
Duffelds, May 13, 1887.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12
How Indians Poison Arrows.

1t was a long time before Friday came
and | began to think he was going To
disregard my summons, and was getting
angry, when he suddenly put in an
appearance. explained to him what
wished to know, and without the slight
est hesitation he said to the venerable
arrow-maker: "Tell my brother all
about the poisoned arrows" "Well,'
said the old man, ''tirst we take hloated
yellow rattlesnake in August, when he
is most poisonous, and tie hin "ith
forked stick to stake; then ~@ tease
him until he is in a great rage. This Is
done by passing switch over his body
from his head to his tail. When he
threshes the ground with his body and
his eyes grow brighter and sparkle like
diamonds we kill deer. antelope or
some other small ANIMAL, and tearing
out the&ver, throw it to the snake
while il is warm and the blood still
coursing through it. The reptile will
strike it again and again and pretty soon
it will begin to turn black. when he
tires, the snake is teased again and he is
induced to sink his fangs into the soft
flesh until all the poison has been ex-
tracted from him and the liver is reek-
ing with it. lie is then killed and the
liver lifted with sharp pole, for so
dangerous is it no one dares touch 1t.
The liver is let lie for about an hour,
when it will be almost jet black and
emit a sour smell. Arrows are then
brought and their iron heads pushed
into the liver up TO the shaft. They
are lett sticking there for about one
hour and a-half, when they are with
drawn and dried in the sun. 4 thin
glistening yellow scum adheres to the
arrow, and If 1t but so much as touches
raw flesh il is certain TO poison 1t to
death" asked If Indians still used
poisoned arrows. "No," he replied,
"no man, Indian or white man, for
years past has been shot with these ar
rows and they are no longer made. -
Omaha Republican.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12
The SpIendors Of n Ifearse.

Last year an undertaken in Kalama-
zoO-Only it wasn't Kalamazoo-placed
an order with Rochester house for a
handsome hearse. 1t happened that
another Kalamazoo man had business in
Rochester after the hesrse was finished
aud before it was delivered, and cCriOsi-
ity led him to the factory.
81 came TO see if could get look at
Mr.. Blanks hearse," he said.
The manager expressed willingness
to accommodate him, and personally led
the way the great showrooms. The first
hearse they came to the visitor asked:
sis that Blank's:"
"No, sir" was the answer.
"Is his as good as that?"
much finer"
"She must be a daisy"
This sort OF thing went on with every
vehicle of the kind that was passed, un-
i'll finally in the furthest corner they
found Blanks hearse.
SIS that it," asked the man.
"Yes, sir"
He took long, critical look at It,
then, turning to his guide, said solemn
ly:
"You mark my word, tbere'Il be sui
cides in Kalamazoo.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12


There are several methods Of hunt
ing elephants in India, all Of which are
attended with more or less pomp and
display. Kings and Princes taking part
in the sport. In some places they are
pursued with tame elephants, trained
for the purpose, and very swift. When
these have come up with one, the hun
ter throws with much dexterity anoose
of very stout cord in such a way that
the wild animal finds himself caught by
the foot. lie falls, and they strap him
down before he has time or opportunity
for rising. They then fasten him be-
tween two strong tame elephants, who
beat him with their trunks If he Is at all
refractory, and compel him TO walk
with them TO the stables. In Ceylon. an
elephant hunt Is a very important affair
The Government assemblies great num-
ber of Europeans and Cingalese, who
meet in the forest where these animals
are 10 be found. All these hunters
form 4 vast circle, which they gradually
narrow, advancing and shouting.
The frightened elephants have but
one side 10 fly, and there is found the
"redan," into which they are forced to
enter. This redan Is nothing less than
a great circle OF stakes, terminating In
IA sort of narrow neck, once entered in
to which the elephants can no longer
return. In order to force them to enter
shouts are increased and burning torch
es are thrown before their eyes; then
their fears are redoubled and they rush
into the trap, which incloses them. The
first care after the capture Is TO tame
them. This Is mauaged by placing one
or two tame elephants near the opening,
| by which the wild ones are made to pass
out, tied together. as we have already
said. Hunger on one side aud blows
from their docile companions on the
other soon inspire them with resigna-
ton.
path Is chosen which ls used many times
In the year by the elephants, and which
probably serves as n route In going from
the iungles to some spring In the noun.
tains. Across these paths several pits
are dug of about twenty feet wide, and
fifteen to twenty feet deep, which are
then covered over with branches and
turf. However admirably these pits
may be concealed, IL does not often hap
pen that the elephants fall therein. Not
only do they try with their feet with
the greatest care any ground that looks
suspicious, but they make constant use
Of their trunks to prove the solility OF
the soil, or to clear out Of the way every
thing which appears to hide trap. IL
Is not an easy matter to draw mn elc.
phant out of one Of these pits, and IL can
only be done by the aid OF tame elephant;
otherwise It would be necessary TO sub
due the animal by hunger before think
ing Of getting him out. Any one get
ting within reach Of tie trunk Of IN ele-
phant just taken would do so at the rick
Of his life; but, singularly enough,
driver mounted on tame elephants
neck can approach the novice with I'm.
punity, and tighten or slacken the moose
round his neck or feet. ,r
I A n.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12
sHEPHERDSTOWN VA, FRIDAY, AUGUST l., 1887
One les. at Home, one more in Heaven.


One less at home!
The charmed circle broken-a dear face
Missed day by day from It's accustomed place
But cleansed, saved and perfected by grace.
One more in heaven!
One less at home!
One voice OF welcome hushed for evermore.
One farewell word spoken; on the shore
Where parting comes not, one soul landed,
more;
One more in heaven
One less at home!
Chill as the earth-boin mist the thought
would rise,
And wrap our footsteps round, and dim our
eyes,
But the bright sunbeam darteth from the
skies,
One more In heaven
One more at home!
This is not home, where, cramped in earthly
mold.
Our sight of Christ is dim-our love is cold,
But there, where face 10 face We shall behold,
Is home and heaven
One less on earthl
Its pain, its sorrow, and its toll, to share;
One less the pilgrims daily cross TO bear
One more the crown of ransomed souls to
wear,
At home in heaven!
One more in heaven!
Another thought to brighten cloudy days,
Another theme for thankfulness and praise,
Another link on high our souls to raise
To home and heaven!
One more at home!
That home where separation cannot be,
That home where none are missed eternally.
Lord Jesus, grant us all place with Thee,
At home in heaven
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12
Jacob WintermOyer.

My stock consists of all styles of Readymade
Clothing from the little 4-year-old boy to the
largest size in Mems Suits My stock OF Neck
wear and Gents Furnishings is far superior
to the display of any preceding years. nice
Scarf for 10 cents. Shirts, Collars and Cuffs,
Hosiery. Suspenders, Gloves, Umbrellas,
Scarf Pins and Holders, Cuff and Collar But
tons and the finest lot of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12
How stonew nII JacISsos Fell.

After night fell, Stonewall Jackson
rode out with his staff 10 reconnoitre In
front Of the line he had gained. IL was
his idea to stretch completely around
the rear OF Hooker and cut him OF from
TIE river.
The night was dark and Jackson soon
came upon the Union lines. Their In.
fantry drove him back, and as he re-
turned in the darkness bis own soldiers
began firing at their commander, Of
course mistakIng his party for the enc
my. Jackson was shot In the hand aud
wrist, and In tile upper arm al the same
time. His horse turned, and the Cen
eral lost his hold OF the bride rein; his
cap was brushed from his head by the
brsncFies; hereeled and was caught In
the arms OF an officer. After moment
he was assisted TO dismount, his wound
was examined, and litter was brought.
Just thsL the Union artillery opened
again and 4 murcerous FIRE came down
upon the party through the woods and
the darkness. One OF the litter bearers
stumbled and fell, and the others were
frightened; they laid Che litter on the
grouod, the furious storm OF shot and
shell sweeping over them like bail.
Jackson attempted 10 rise. but his add
de.camp held him down ill the tempest
OF fire was Iulled. Then the wounded
General was helped 10 rise and walked
a few steps In the forest; but he became
faint and Was laid again Ia hk litter.
Once he rolled TO the ground when an
assistant was shot, and the litter fell.
Just then General Pender, one Of bis
subordinates passed, lie stopped and
said: -ff
"I hope yon are not scriousIy hurt,
General. I fear shall have 10 retire
my troops they are TOO much broken
Bot Jackson looked up az once snd ex-
claimed: az 49,.
"You must hold your ground. General
Fender, you must hold your ground,
sir"
This was the last order he ever gave.
He was borne some distance TO the near
est house and examined BY the surgeon,
and after midnight his left arm was am.
putated at the shoulder.
When Lee was told that his most
trusted lieutenant had been wounded,
he was greatly, distressed, for the rela-
tions between them were almost tender
Jackson has lost his len srus said
Lee, "but bave LOST my right arm
*. Nicholas. .s,..aa e,3
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12

Old Maid-'Is this parrot for ssIe7"
Bird Dealer-"Yes, num- "Csn be
talkf, "Not yet. but he understands
everything you say to him"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12
TRUNKS AND VALISES

that has ever been brought to this town. In
fact, everything that is kept in first-class
clothing store you will find right here. One
word more and am done, and that is this,
that every airminded person Will be ready
to admit that my Spring Stock is not only
stylish, but well chosen and exceedingly fair
and reasonable in prices. With many thanks
to all of my friends and customers for their
past favors and with strict attention to busi-
ness in the future, ! hope TO gain continu-
ance of the same. Remember the old stand,
College Square. ..,,..,,r,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12


Col. J. IL. Pierce, of Sarthington,
Conn, who has been studying the use
of pneumatic tubes, has reached a point
at which he hopes TO show that a tube
across the Atlantic can be used. The
tubes will always be in couples, with
the currents Of air in one tube always
moving in an opposite direction from
the other. The heaviest cannon will
serve 10 illustrate the tube. A car takes
the place of the charge, the tube to be
indefinitely co. tinuous and the speed Of
the car to be governed by the rapidity
with which air can be forced through.
Time is required to establish current
Of air flowing with great swiltness
through a tube perhaps thousands Of
miles in length, but when once created
the motion will be nearly uniform. The
speed Of The current may be made as
great as may be desired BY using the
steam driver fans employed In blast fur
races. Niagara Falls could drive blast
fans and furnish motive power TO keep
in motion the trains 10 connect this con-
tinent with the Old World. The tenn
perature within the tube mag be regula.
ted by passing blasts Of air entering the
tube through furnaces or over ice. The
speed attainable may reach ] 900 miles
an hour. The tube lining aud ear exte-
rior would be Of polished steel, with
corrugated sides matching with wheels
proyided with antI-frietion bearings.
The speed, owing to the curvature Of
the earrh's surface, will tend 10 over
come all weight, and the pressure will
be upon the upper part Of the tube;
thus there is scarcely any limit to the
speed attainable.
81 am devoted to George, Of course"
said a Chicago girl to her mother, "but
7 am afraid that lie hasn't get-up and
get enough about him 10 make any
great success in this world"
"wbys" asked her mother.
"Because he always kisses me on the
forehead"
Omaha Reporter-Iiad big drought
down in Texas. hear.
Texas Man-Worst kind. Why, at one
time il got so baG that our local paper
actually printed regular church prayer
for rain in the editorial page.
"Did it rain?"
"well, wehad sort OF shower week
or so ago"
eyes, nothing like advertising"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12
NOTICE.

EISHING TACKLE.-Do not forget that we
II still carry large stock Of snelled Hooks,
plain Hooks, Lines, Floats, Sinkers, Swivels,
Leaders, Artificial Bait, Flies, Minnows,
Reels, Jointed Rods, Bamboo Rods, &C., &c.
BAKER & MCMURRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12

Bureau and Wash-stand Linen and Felt
Scarfs, Tides, Splashers, and Table Covers
Worsted Fringes ofdifferent kinds. Cheneille
and Plush Cards, Doylies and Napkins, all
useful and nice. Also some of the incest Bus
tles-many sorts, kinds and sizes, from 10
cents to 75 cents. Dress Forms, Bustle Springs
Dress Shields, Patent Hooks and Eyes for
looping draperies that will not come open.
Corsets of different kinds. Ladies Under
clothing and Children's. Hose Supporters for
the little ones, and Short Socks that don't
need them. and many other useful as well as
ornamental articles can be found at the
Little store on King Street, of
ELLEN WELSHANS.